NEH Grant Helps GMU, Partners Create Digital Archive Of Civil War Graffiti

A $60,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant will help begin the process of digitizing graffiti at two historic homes in Virginia.

GMU Carter School Hosts Activist Whose Organization Documents War Crimes In Ukraine

George Mason University’s Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution hosted “One Year After: Ukraine War Analysis and Prospects.”

FCPS Adult And Community Education Students Awarded $1K Scholarships

Two Adult and Community Education students in apprenticeship tracks each received $1,000 scholarships for their spring classes.

GMU President Highlights Mason's Workforce Development, Student Support

GMU President Gregory Washington told the Board of Visitors “there may not be a better place in the state to make an investment” than Mason.

Open Houses for Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations in NOVA

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders and learn about Chesterbrook Academy's curriculum

Author, Activist Brian P. Jones Talks About Black Education At GMU

Brian P. Jones spoke about his book “The Tuskegee Student Uprising: A History” as part of GMU’s 2023 W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture Series.

Mason Study Seeks To Determine If Stage Skills Translate To Life Skills

A study of GMU theater students ages 5-18 seeks to determine the effects of formal theater activities on their social and emotional skills.

Fairfax College Students Receive Academic Honors From Their Schools

Patch highlights the achievements of Fairfax students who excelled at their college or university.

GMU Students Tag Monarch Butterflies To Help Save Endangered Species

Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation‘s Wildlife Ecology and Conservation program tagged monarch butterflies on their journey south.

Robot Love: Celebrating Four Years Of Starship Robot Deliveries At Mason

In January 2019, George Mason University became the first college campus in the United States to offer autonomous food delivery.

Contact Sports During Recess Banned Temporarily At Mantua Elementary

Mantua Elementary's principal notified families Friday that the Fairfax school was temporarily banning all contact sports during recess.

GMU's Alessandra Luchini Honored By SCHEV With Outstanding Faculty Award

George Mason University faculty member Alessandra Luchini will be recognized by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

High School Diplomats Program Offers Cultural Exchange At UVA Campus

American and Japanese students come together for an eight-day cultural exchange at the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville.

Chesterbrook Academy Preschools Host National Hiring Day Event

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool Locations in Northern Virginia to Host On-Site Hiring Event on Jan. 18

Katherine Johnson Students Debate If Patriots Went To War Prematurely

Eighth-grade students in Bob Long's civics class at Katherine Johnson Middle School debated whether colonists should've delayed rebellion.

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations in NOVA Host Open Houses

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders and learn about Chesterbrook Academy's curriculum

Fairfax College Students Recognized For Academic Achievements

Patch highlights the honors received by Fairfax students from their college or university.

Supreme Court Rejects Fairfax Schools Lawsuit Over 2017 Sexual Assault

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a Fairfax County School Board motion involving a Title IX lawsuit over a 2017 sexual assault.

Mural in Fairfax School Stairwell Begins With Career Day Encounter

Working professionals came to a Fairfax City school for career day, including an artist painting a mural in the school's stairwell.

Cappies Review: Woodson's 'One Man, Two Guvnors' A Show 'Not To Miss'

W.T. Woodson High School's modern adaption of an Italian commedia dell'arte play delivers "hysterical fits of laughter."

George Mason University Launches Virginia's First College Of Public Health

New interdisciplinary college will benefit the region and beyond by responding to the commonwealth's public health and workforce needs.

GMU Researcher Honored For Work On Autism Diagnosis In Gender Diverse Children

George Mason University researcher Allison Jack recently received an Autism Center of Excellence Network award.

Fairfax County Public Schools: Mosaic Principal Recognized For Outstanding School Leadership

Principal Mahri Aste is one of the recipients of the 2022 Terrell H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership.

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations in NOVA Host Fall Open House

Families are invited to tour the schools and participate in the free community events, featuring music, snacks, fun activities and more

US Supreme Court Filing Backs Ex-Fairfax Student's Title IX Lawsuit

A recent U.S. Supreme Court filing by the solicitor general supports a former Oakton High's lawsuit against Fairfax County Public Schools.

Fairfax High School Students Named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists

Semifinalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships announced in 2023.

Fairfax College Students Honored For Academic Achievements

Patch highlights the honors received by Fairfax students from their college or university.

First Day Of School 2022: Fairfax City Readers Share Student Photos

With the start of the 2022-23 school year on Monday, Fairfax families shared photos with Patch of their students' first day.

First Day Of School 2022: Share Your Photos From Fairfax City

As students head back to school in the City of Fairfax, we want to see your photos.

Mason Welcomes Its Largest, Most Diverse Freshman Class

George Mason University President Gregory Washington welcomed thousands of new students Friday at a spirited New Student Convocation.

FCPS Students Will No Longer Wait For School Buses On Blake Lane

When school opens on Monday, FCPS students living along the Blake Lane Corridor will no longer wait for their bus on Blake Lane.

Fairfax City Schools Calendar 2022-23: FCPS Key Dates

As families in Fairfax City and across Fairfax County prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, here are the key dates to know.

Fairfax College Students Earn Accolades From Their Schools

Patch highlights the academic achievements of college students from the Fairfax City area.

LGBTQIA+ Students Call On Fairfax School Board To Reform FLE Program

LGBTQIA+ students ask school board to adopt Family Life Education reforms, including making classes coed in grades 4-8.

College-Sponsored National Merit Scholars Includes Fairfax Student

Fairfax student is among the final winners of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in 2022.

Fairfax College Students Honored For Academic Achievements

Patch highlights the academic achievements of college students from the Fairfax City area.

Fairfax College Students Earn Accolades At Their Schools

Patch highlights the academic achievements of Fairfax City college students.

2 Dead, 2 Injured: Blake Lane Corridor Crashes Raise Safety Concerns

Residents living along the Blake Lane Corridor are concerned about traffic safety following two crashes involving Fairfax County students.

Fairfax Teen Scores $7,500 Scholarship At Math Competition In DC

Calvin Wang won a $7,500 scholarship at the 2022 Raytheon Technologies MATHCOUNTS Competition in Washington, D.C.

Reston High School Students Score Win At 2022 Cappies Gala

The 22nd annual Cappies Gala, the Tony's-like awards for high school theatre, recognized students around the DC region with awards.